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- How to rent a private yacht on the Qiantang River for a group eventA private river cruise can give a birthday, corporate gathering, family celebration or wedding-related event a distinctive Hangzhou setting. The Qiantang River…
- Budget-Friendly Hotels Within Walking Distance of West LakeFinding an affordable hotel near West Lake is less about booking the lowest room rate and more about choosing the right lakeside district. Hangzhou’s famous…
- A practical guide to Hangzhou West Lake Museum’s interactive displaysThe Hangzhou West Lake Museum offers a useful indoor starting point for understanding the lake before walking its causeways, gardens and historic buildings.…
- A Tea Lover’s Guide To Hangzhou TeahousesA traditional tea ceremony in Hangzhou is usually an intimate, unhurried experience rather than a formal performance staged for tourists. Tea may be prepared…
- Where To Buy Silk Scarves As Hangzhou SouvenirsFor travellers comparing the top places to buy silk scarves as souvenirs in Hangzhou, the city offers far more choice than a standard airport gift shop.…
- How to Take a Day Trip to Fuyang Riverfront Scenic AreaA day trip to the Fuyang Riverfront Scenic Area offers a quieter side of Hangzhou, with broad river views, tree-lined promenades and glimpses of everyday life…
- Gaoshan Ancient Village Near HangzhouGaoshan Ancient Village offers a quieter view of Zhejiang than the lakeside promenades and busy shopping streets of central Hangzhou. Set among wooded hills…
- Cherry Blossoms Around Hangzhou's West LakeCherry blossom season transforms Hangzhou into a soft pink-and-white canvas for a few short weeks each spring. The ancient gardens, temple grounds, and tea…
- How to Spend Two Hours at the Hangzhou Water Park in SummerA two-hour window sounds tiny for a water park, yet the Hangzhou Water Park is laid out tightly enough that a focused visit feels rewarding rather than rushed.…
- Craft Beer Breweries And Taprooms In HangzhouHangzhou is better known for Longjing tea, West Lake scenery and elegant gardens than for beer, yet its craft-drinking scene has grown into a worthwhile part…